FOR BARRAYAR

Who: Zahal ghem-Zefyst and Diya d'Zefyst
What: Zahal and Diya discuss their plans for the exotics. Marriage doesn't always mean allegiance.
When: the 8th
Where: a war room in one of the tactical buildings
Warnings: marital discord

( The tactical building is, perhaps to an outside viewer, an odd choice for a late-night meeting between spouses. )

Who: Diya d'Zefyst and a ghem lady scientist
What: One of Diya's scientists inadvertently sabotages
When: the evening of the 13th
Where: the medbay
Warnings: ~INTRIGUE~

( That pneumatic hissing is still going on and off, and there's a rattle and a clatter and Lady Diya's low, quiet, outraged voice. )